Small (entry patio)
Up to ~200 sq ft
From
$800
to $3,200
- Front-entry porches, small back patios
- Essential or Ultimate tier
Patio Coating · Bloomington, MN · Est. 1996
Patio Coating in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Bloomington is the largest city in our service area, just south of Minneapolis. It is home to the Mall of America and MSP International Airport, and to one of the metro's deepest stocks of 1950s and 1960s suburban housing. The city splits cleanly. West Bloomington runs executive-tier, East Bloomington more affordable, and the Minnesota River bluff defines the southern edge. Patio coating for Bloomington homes. UV-stable topcoats so the color holds, flexible chemistry so freeze-thaw movement doesn't crack the film, full diamond-ground prep on every job. East Bloomington is dense with 1950s and 1960s ramblers, split-levels, and Cape Cods; West Bloomington runs newer executive infill on larger wooded lots. Garage norms reflect the era split: 1-car and 2-car detached on the original 1950s stock, 2-car attached on 1970s+ builds, 3-car standard on West Bloomington luxury builds. Full basements are universal; walkouts appear on Minnesota River bluff lots in the southwest.
Patio Coating in Bloomington
What an install looks like in Bloomington.
Clear View has a long history in Bloomington, and it goes well beyond residential work. David's past project list includes the Mall of America and the Metropolitan Airport Commission, covering MSP International Airport Terminals 1 and 2. On the residential side, Bloomington's split between West and East drives a real difference in project profile. West Bloomington runs premium tiers on larger executive garages; East Bloomington runs the full range, with a strong angle of 'preserve what is left' on 1950s slabs that have weathered 70+ winters. Both halves of the city share the I-494 / I-35W salt-drift problem, which makes a real polyurea coating a different category of investment than a quick epoxy job.
Patio Coating specifically in Bloomington
Patio coatings in Bloomington tend toward the Ultimate tier with decorative chip broadcast for the more established West Bloomington outdoor entertaining areas. UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat means the color holds in direct sun; the flexible chemistry rides out Minnesota freeze-thaw.
Neighborhoods we work in
- West Bloomington
- East Bloomington
- Hyland-Bush Lake
- Penn-American
- Oxboro
- South Loop District
30+ YR
Years working outdoor concrete
Patios, pool decks, driveways
UV
Stable topcoats
No yellowing, no chalking
4
System tiers
Essential through Apex
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why we don't install epoxy outdoors in Bloomington
Why most outdoor patio coatings fail in Minnesota.
Two failure modes dominate: yellowing (epoxy under UV) and cracking (rigid film over a slab that moves with the seasons). Both are coating chemistry problems, not installation problems. Polyaspartic solves the yellowing. Flexible urethane solves the cracking. We don't install rigid epoxy on outdoor concrete, period.
Outdoor epoxy
Common but wrong for Minnesota
- Yellows within the first summer
- Rigid film cracks with freeze-thaw
- Lifts at edges where water sits
- Re-coat needed in 3 to 5 years
Polyaspartic + flexible urethane
What we install outdoors
- UV stable: no yellowing
- Flexible chemistry rides out slab movement
- Diamond-ground prep for full bond
- 10+ year lifespan realistic
If a patio quote you got somewhere else is for epoxy, ask what UV warranty comes with it. The answer tells you whether the installer is selling chemistry that fits or a system they buy by the pail.
Bloomington Pricing
Patio coating pricing in Bloomington, MN.
Outdoor pricing follows square footage, tier, and prep. Patios with existing stains, prior coatings, or significant cracking need more prep time. Quote is written and fixed once we've seen the slab.
Standard (back patio)
~250 to 500 sq ft
From
$1,800
to $5,800
- Most common outdoor patio install
- Ultimate tier with flake is the typical pick
Large or wrap-around
600+ sq ft
From
$3,400
to $14,400+
- Includes wrap-around or multi-level patios
- Apex tier for slabs with movement or cracking
Outdoor installs run March through November in Minnesota. We schedule peak season (May to September) 3 to 6 weeks ahead because the weather window is finite.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Bloomington.
Outdoor concrete is unforgiving of cut corners. Same prep, same chemistry, same checklist every install.
- 1
In-home assessment + written quote
Visit the patio, measure, check existing condition (cracks, prior coatings, stains, edge spalling), and write a fixed quote on the tier that fits. - 2
Diamond-ground prep
Full diamond grinding to open the concrete profile. On outdoor slabs this is especially important; weathered surfaces look smooth but the coating won't bond without proper mechanical prep. - 3
Crack and joint repair
Hairline cracks filled and tooled flat. Expansion joints prepped to handle the seasonal slab movement underneath the coating. - 4
Basecoat application
Polyurea or flexible urethane basecoat depending on tier. Rolled and back-rolled at full thickness for even coverage. - 5
Decorative element + UV topcoat
On Ultimate tier: decorative flake broadcast, scraped flat after cure. Then polyaspartic UV-stable topcoat seals the system. This is what makes the difference outdoors. - 6
Walk-through + warranty packet
Final walk-through, written warranty, care guide for the first month. Walk on the patio at 24 hours.
Bloomington questions
Common questions for Bloomington homeowners.
Have you really worked on the Mall of America and MSP Airport?
Yes. David's past commercial project list includes the Mall of America, the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MSP International Airport, Terminals 1 and 2), and the City of Minneapolis, alongside thousands of residential garages, basements, patios, and stone surfaces. The same owner-operated standard governs every project, residential or commercial.
My East Bloomington garage is from 1958. Is the slab still worth coating?
Most are. A 70-year-old garage slab that has not been replaced has been showing surface damage for decades; the question is whether the structure underneath is sound. We assess at the in-home estimate: diamond-grind a small test area, check the bond integrity, look for active cracking versus cosmetic. Most East Bloomington slabs respond well to a full-prep polyurea install. The ones that do not, we say so honestly and recommend replacement before coating.
How long does a typical Bloomington project take from call to install?
Bloomington travel from Chaska is around 20 to 25 minutes off-peak. In-home estimate usually within a week of your call; install scheduling typically 3 to 6 weeks during peak season (May to September), 1 to 3 weeks off-peak. We schedule the install so you can have the garage back in service within the 24 to 48 hour cure window per tier.
Do you serve all of Bloomington or just one side?
All of Bloomington: West Bloomington, East Bloomington, the Hyland-Bush Lake area, Penn-American, the South Loop, and the Minnesota River bluff neighborhoods. The travel from Chaska is the same regardless of side.
Will the patio be slippery when wet?
Decorative flake adds texture to the surface so wet traction is comparable to bare textured concrete. For pool decks and high-slip-concern areas, we can add an aggregate to the topcoat for additional grip. Brought up during the estimate.
How does it handle Minnesota winter?
The polyaspartic UV topcoat is rated for full freeze-thaw cycling. Salt and ice melt don't damage it. Snow shovels are fine. Sharp metal blades (sleds with metal runners) can scratch the topcoat just like they would any finished surface.
What about the rest of the year? Will it fade?
No. Polyaspartic is UV stable, meaning the topcoat doesn't yellow, chalk, or fade. This is the chemistry difference vs epoxy. Color holds for the life of the coating.
Can I have a custom color?
Yes. Decorative flake comes in dozens of standard color blends, and we mix custom blends on request. Brought to your in-home estimate as samples so you can see them on the patio before committing.
What if my patio has cracks?
Hairline cracks get filled during prep. Larger active cracks get evaluated; either repaired as part of the install (Apex tier handles them best) or, if the slab needs more substantial work, we say so honestly.
How long does an outdoor install take?
Most patios are 1-day installs. Larger or multi-level patios run into a second day. Weather has to cooperate; we don't install on rainy days or below curing temperatures.
When can I put furniture back?
24 to 48 hours for furniture, depending on weight and topcoat cure. Plant pots and grills go back in 48. Heavy stone or built-in features in 72.
Can I coat a stamped or decorative patio?
Yes, but the Essential penetrating sealer is usually the right tier. A film coating covers the stamped pattern; if you want to preserve the decorative look, the sealer protects it without changing the appearance.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Written limited warranty, terms vary by tier, walked through during the in-home estimate so you know exactly what's covered.
More in Bloomington
All the services we offer in Bloomington, MN.
Patios pair well with driveway or pool deck coating in the same visit. Same prep, same chemistry, bundle pricing if you're doing both.
Restoration in Bloomington
Other surfaces we work on in Bloomington.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a patio coating in Bloomington, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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Patio Coating in nearby cities.
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- Free on-site measurement
- Written limited warranty
- No subcontractors, no upsells